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Episode 340: BJJ has Steroid problem! Have you ever looked at Gordon Ryan and wondered how he looks like that? For the normal Jiu-Jitsu folks doing thousands of Dollars worth of Performance Enhancing Drugs is not a good idea, for your health and finances. JT & Joey discuss the blatant use of steroids in BJJ culture and why this sets unrealistic expectations for how you should look and perform on the mats. There is a better way and it's not TRT. If you want to be lean and jacked and stay healthy it's going to take time, effort and dedication. Steroids are the high interest Credit cards of your health, you may feel super good now but there will be a huge interest cost to pay later. If you are Natty or Not let us know in the comments and how it affects your health and BJJ.
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Episode 339: The Craig Jones Invitational vs The ADCC! One man versus the Establishment in the name of getting of getting Athletes paid and disrupting the status quo. Craig Jones is offering 1 million dollars first prize to each of 2 divisions - under 80kg and over 80kg. This is the biggest prize in the history of grappling!! Not only that he is paying $10,001 to all athletes just to show up, the ADCC only offers $10,000 if you win. Even though there is a lot of prestige around being an ADCC Champion Craig's power move is undercutting the talent pool and directly working to steal competitors across to the CJI. But how is he pulling off the greatest coup in grappling competition history?
Where is he getting Millions of Dollars from? Enter Combat Karate! There are so many different things that need to happen to run a massive production of a competition at the Thomas & Mack centre in Las Vegas! This is the battle for the future of Jiu-Jitsu as a professional sport. We will be there to see it all unfold and we will share the journey as Craig Jones looks to change the game!
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Episode 338: How many times have you heard your coach say "Any Questions guys?" BUT... No one says anything! This is a huge missed opportunity to learn for the sake of not looking stupid. This is a strange phenomena for a room full of people who are confident enough to wrestle and choke each other but feel embarrassed to speak in front of a small group of people. This is holding back your BJJ development. When it's question time, this is the best time to speak up! If you wait and continue to train leaving it till later ultimately results in forgetting and zero improvement. JT & Joey explore how you can find out what you need to know on your own terms with many different options for improving your game and developing a method for jiu-jitsu problem solving that suits you.
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Episode 337: Are you struggling to maximise your strength for grappling? JT & Joey go deep on all the things you are not doing to get stronger for BJJ. If you are already lifting weights and rolling but find you aren't getting much stronger in the gym it can be super frustrating- but what is the answer?
There are some common mistakes that are holding BJJ folks back and then there are 3 key things you haven't tried that will bust you out of your strength plateau. This discussion lays out how you can remove the handbrakes that are holding you back and then some key insights that are going to level you up in the coming months. From new lifters to seasoned gym heads there are some insights in this discussion that will really help maximise your Strength Gains!
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Are you a big eater? Don't mind a food challenge should the opportunity arise? JT is known for his ability to put food away much to his own pride & shame. In this episode he shares a legendary tale of how a eating contest almost ended him. It started with helping a mate bulk up for rugby and then makes its way to Northern England where JT meets his match in the form of the "Meat Sweats" challenge. The food challenge gauntlet was thrown down and JT had to step up- but would he prevail?
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Episode 336: Are you a BJJ Entrepreneur? Do you run a BJJ related business? Both JT & Joey have spent more than 20 years working for themselves and have learned a lot through much trial and error! They share the huge mistakes and the unexpected wins that have helped build them into the entrepreneurs they are today running the Bulletproof for BJJ App, podcast and growing a community. Go behind the curtain and get deep into what it takes to make a successful BJJ business. They also unpack what can go wrong and what to avoid. You need to make an action plan, understand the systems that will help you survive and ultimately thrive. This is a deep dive into making your dream a reality- and not have it bankrupt you!
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When you were a student you got concessions. When you completed your apprenticeship you got the acknowledgement of being a Tradesman. There was a public acknowledgement that you had given up certain things to attain new knowledge or skills which would benefit the society. But modern society doesn't really recognise the significance of working towards getting your Blackbelt in any martial art. It takes so much time, energy and focus over a long period of time 10-15 years. But we are not in it for the recognition so who cares right? Wrong. As practitioners of the art whether you be a frothy newbie or a salty veteran we need to better appreciate the demand of this thing we are giving our life to and how important it actually is.
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Episode 335: Are you new to the leg lock game? Have you ever been hit with a foot lock and didn't know the defence? More and more BJJ folks are learning and rolling with leg and foot locks at White Belt and Blue Belt and if you are. not prepared you will be caught lacking! JT & Joey break down where is the best place to start for both foot and knee attacks and how the mechanics of these particular submissions is similar to other techniques you already know and have practiced. Don't just panic tap next time someone grabs your foot, get around the basics of attack and defence to understand what makes these techniques effective. Let us know in the comments when you started learning leg locks and if you think its suitable for White and Blue Belts?
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Episode 334: Do you have a dedicated Competition Training Class at your Gym? Preparing for BJJ comps requires next level intensity to help simulate the big energy required to compete. Joey & JT discuss what you need to do to boost your rolls to be really prepared. Do you have tight ankles and find it hinders your ability to get low and shoot in to take people down. Ankle mobility can be the unlock to help improve your wrestling game and the boys unpack 3 key tips that will get you right.
Fix Your Ankles: https://youtu.be/kreL20zs_HY?si=x8P1aT7A9a3Q_6t3
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Have you ever felt alone in a crowd or disconnected in your neighborhood, where houses stand close but people seem worlds apart? This episode peels back the layers of modern society's paradox of personal isolation in a world of hyper connectivity. Over a simple morning coffee, Joey came across an awkward social situation with some other parents when their kids interacted; despite the closeness of our homes, our money and privilege seems to be distancing us from each other.
As we navigate the concrete jungles of our daily lives, do we really see the people around us? This episode uncovers the role of basic human interaction in creating not only a safer society but one that thrives emotionally.
Finally, we confront the elephant in the room โ social media. With its glossy veneer depicting life as a highlight reel, it's easy to get lost in the facade and forget the authenticity of messy, real-life connections. Through personal anecdotes, Joey & JT illustrate how social platforms often skew our reality, and why finding solace in genuine communal activities, like the sidelines of a children's soccer game, can offer us a lifeline. -
Episode 333: Do you get your car serviced regularly? Do you get a yearly check up at the Doctor? Funnily enough we BJJ Folks never do this when it comes to our physical function for rolling. Many of us do not want to know just how bad our injuries and accumulated damage is so we just ignore it until it's so bad we can't function. But what if it didn't have to come to this? JT & Joey are working a check up, a physical assessment that can let you know where you are at and then what to do about it.
You may not be aware but for every year of BJJ you do there is a slow accumulation of wear and tear but this can be countered with a good routine of maintenance. When was the last time you had a physical check up? This is your call to action to take better care of yourself so you can enjoy training Jiu-jitsu for the long term.
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Do you play tennis, squash maybe even pickle ball? There are many great and fun hobbies but that does not mean it translates to better BJJ. "But I heard it's good for hand eye coordination?" It doesn't help when someone is sitting on your chest crushing you into submission. Now if you have played Rugby or American Football and have spent years tackling people to the ground and holding them there- this is a translatable skill that will definitely help your take down game. JT goes on a tear with this one folks, whatever you do don't mention pickleball!
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Episode 332: Have you got Injury One-itis? Got that first big BJJ injury that you are struggling to deal with. When major injury strikes, it can really take over your life- but what can we do to get over this? A major part of getting through the process of rehabbing an Injury is not Catastrophising the situation: making it seem worse then it actually is. JT & Joey examine where you need to start, you must find out the nature of your injury and exactly how bad is it? Next step is having a rehab plan to get you back on the mats. This is a great opportunity to learn some new coping methods and develop some systems to deal with injury so the next time it does occur its a much easier process and you bounce back faster!
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Episode 331: Are you always getting injured even though you do the right things? If you are someone who is constantly injured what the heck can you do about it. The Bulletproof boys bring some alternative answers that you may not expect. Friend of the podcast Pablo dislocated his shoulder and is not sure when is the right time to get back to training BJJ, so JT & Joey give a guideline on how to know when you are ready. Return caller Rae talks about dealing with Bursitis of the hip and getting a Cortisone Injection
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It may be hard to believe but JT & Joey do not live together. They come from very different parts of the Sydney, they are also very different people privately and publicly. This discussion goes deeper on their relationship, their personalities and how this impacts the podcast. From how often they train together to the social dynamic of Joey's private training group the boys open up about how they balance their friendship with business.
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Have you ever been Disqualified at a Jiu-jitsu comp? JT & Joey recount the messy and funny tales of competitors like John Combs and Bill "The Grill" Cooper, whose quests for glory took unexpected turns, and talk about what it means to be combat-ready and how even the prepared can be caught off guard. The boys break down the biological brawl that leads to lactic acid overload. We navigate the surprising and sometimes downright hilarious world of Jiu-Jitsu DQs - because sometimes, the real fight is against your own body's quirky reactions. Share your own memorable moments with us in the comments.
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Episode 329: Have you ever had a Private Lesson with your coach?
Are they the secret sauce to boosting your skills, or just another checkbox for moving up the ranks? JT & Joey discuss the potential growth that comes from one-on-one sessions but also the ethical questions that arise when gyms link them to belt progression. With countless online platforms has this form of training lost some of it's appeal as more people learn BJJ on their laptop and phone.
From it's original roots in early Brazil exclusively focused on 1 to 1 learning to the evolution of large franchise schools, we'll journey through personal tales and the strategic nuances that private training can bringโthink stock trading, but with more arm bars and less risk of financial ruin.
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2 Weeks ago a big call was made by JT " The Oracle" Tenacity. He put together an argument based on many seemingly unconnected clues scattered across the internet.
He claims to know who is the next power player in the world of Competition Grappling. Some one who is about to shake up the whole industry combat sports- potentially for the better. From the high life of Abu Dhabi to the back streets of Mexico then back to the rice fields of Bali a change is in the air! If you are reading this the prediction has already come true, who is the new King of Grappling...? -
Episode 328: Do you have a special warm up you do before Competing? Do you psyche yourself up or need to calm your nerves? JT & Joey discuss the importance of mobility checks, why elevating body temperature is crucial, and which specific exercises set the stage for victory. This conversation is not just theory; it's a practical guide complete with personal anecdotes and proven strategies that will help both newcomers and veteran grapplers alike. Having your body ready to roll at 100% intensity is a fine balance between not being quite ready because you are holding back and over cooking yourself getting too hyped. Having a well practiced ritual which gets you both physically and mentally in the sweet spot is key to mastering competition performance.
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Ever been side-lined by a BJJ Knee injury? Joey pulls back the curtain on finding the right healthcare guru for your injury and the unexpected journey of rehabโone that's filled with as much laughter as there is pain. Navigating Australia's healthcare system sometimes feels like a sport in itself, and not the fun kind. The second half of the conversation goes into the complexities surrounding MRI scans, Medicare, and the sometimes laughable experiences at bulk billing clinics. Whether you're a seasoned veteran in the game of medical imaging or just learning the ropes, these anecdotes offer a play-by-play that's equal parts informative and entertaining.
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